Sunderland Association Football Club is an English professional football club based in the North East city of Sunderland in the larger metropolitan area of Tyne and Wear. The club is currently playing in the Premier League, the top league of English football.

The 2016–17 season is Sunderland's 138th season in existence, and their tenth consecutive season in the Premier League. Along with competing in the Premier League, the club will also participate in the FA Cup and League Cup. The season covers the period from 1 July 2016 to 30 June 2017.